Escapes

Whether you're looking for somewhere for a romantic getaway, a solo adventure, or an impromptu trip for absolutely no reason at all, here are some of the best city breaks that the UK has to offer. It's easy to get so wr...

Not far from the Hertfordshire town of Ware, in a called Thundridge, you'll find a quiet hamlet called Cold , along Cold Christmas Lane. Sounds quaint and idyllic, doesn't it? But the name has a rather miserable (albei...

Wakehurst Country Estate is a palatial mansion surrounded by 500 acres' worth of beautiful botanical gardens – all set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's a beautiful property dating back to...

The is finally on the horizon and if you listen carefully enough; you just might hear the sweet sound of out-of-offices being drafted as exhausted Londoners hurry to use up their last few days of annual leave. Across t...

Calling all fans of Race Across The World! Fancy your own version of travelling by land from London through Europe, with the addition of your phone and Christmas markets, and without the stress of competing against othe...

While  by Marble Arch station has a long history – dating back 90 years – you'll most likely recognise the London hotel from its five-year stint as the Hard Rock Hotel. Back in May (2023), it changed hands back to its o...

A huge surf resort is coming to a 60-acre country park a mere 40-minute drive from central Edinburgh. As a result, the new establishment will become "Europe's biggest inland surfing destination", attracting surfers from...

Sitting at the crossroads where Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho meet, you'll find , a brand-new hotel, which opened just last month (September 2023). With Bond Street station visible from its front door, this place is in a...

is the one time of the year that ghostly and sinister spirits unleash themselves on the world for - what we assume to be - one crazy night of spooking and stalking. But at these hotels, it's a ghost fest all year round...

Sitting on a Westminster side street, moments from Buckingham Palace, you'll find  hotel. As a five-star residence with opulent neighbours, it may seem surprising that this spot falls into the 'hidden gem' category. Des...